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Fuel Market Report: June 2nd – June 8th, 2024

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Oregon Fuel Price Variance Fuel Market News Fuel prices within the market have continued to drop, as rack prices for gasoline dropped $0.14 this week, with diesel only dropping $0.02 for B5 and bumping up $0.03 for B20. With the RFS in Portland, demand for B20 is increasing, many companies are running a R80/B20 blend…

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Fuel Market Report: May 26th – June 1st, 2024

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Oregon Fuel Price Variance Fuel Market News Prices are dropping across the market. Rack averages for E10 have dropped $0.19 this past week, while rack averages for B5 dropped $0.04 and B20 dropped $0.01. A major reason for this is the significant drop in crude oil prices as crude dropped $6.40 this week, its largest…

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Biofuels industry exceeds EPA’s expectations

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Biofuels Industry Surpasses Expectations with a Massive Production Rise Based on the data, biomass-based diesel production has increased massively in the United States, including biodiesel, renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel, and heating oil. Biomass-based diesel was expected to produce 4 billion gallons in 2023. Biofuel production and use increased by one billion gallons from last…

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Fuel Market Report: May 19th – May 25th, 2024

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Oregon Fuel Price Variance Fuel Market News The fuel market experienced minimal price variances this past week, as diesel prices hardly moved and gas prices surprisingly fell $0.20 on the wholesale market. The retail market did not see as steep of a decline for gasoline as the retail average in Oregon dropped only $0.06. It…

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Diesel Quality Matters When Filling Your Tank

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There are different grades of diesel fuel or diesel quality just like gasoline, and they can have a big impact on your vehicle’s performance, efficiency, and longevity. Quality diesel offers substantial benefits for your hard-working trucks, even when price is a major factor. Clean Diesel: A Boost for Your Engine and the Environment High-quality fuel…

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Fuel Market Report: May 12th, 2024 – May 18th, 2024

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Oregon Fuel Price Variance Fuel Market News The fuel market experienced minimal price variances this past week as the wholesale market saw rack averages drop $0.05 for gasoline, $0.01 for B5 diesel, and $0.02 for B20. The retail market dropped slightly as the average price for gasoline in Oregon dropped to $4.36 while diesel averages…

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Fuel Market Report: May 5th, 2024 – May 11th, 2024

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Oregon Fuel Price Variance Fuel Market News The fuel market experienced downward price fluctuation, as two-thirds of the country experienced price drops at the pump. This has largely been due to the falling price of crude oil as it is below $80 for the second week straight. In Oregon, wholesale gasoline prices dropped $0.15, while…

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Fuel Market Report: April 28th, 2024 – May 4th, 2024

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Oregon Fuel Price Variance Fuel Market News The fuel market experienced minimal price variances this week. Gasoline prices on the wholesale market dropped $0.08 but did not trickle down as the retail market only dropped $0.03 for gasoline. Diesel prices dropped $0.05 on the wholesale market while the retail market only dropped $0.02. Although price…

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Fuel Market Report: April 21st – April 27th, 2024

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Oregon Fuel Price Variance Fuel Market News The fuel market experienced mixed price variances this week, as diesel prices dropped slightly and gas prices jumped $0.14 on the wholesale market, and only $0.05 on the retail market. The national average price for gasoline is at its highest since October, while no county in Oregon is…

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Why Construction Job Sites Need A Fueling Service

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Here are some fuel-saving tips that a fuel delivery company can offer to their construction customers to help them save money on fuel.   Why Construction Job Sites Need A Fueling Service  It can be frustrating to waste time and lose productivity on your Portland construction site due to refueling. Eliminate those headaches with an on-site…